What to use for mite, lice, and worm prevention

[picklestheduck]

So I’ve had my flock for a little over a year and a half. And we’ve never had issues with mites, lice, or worms before, but that doesn’t mean we won’t. How and what products can I use to prevent these things? Are there egg withdrawals I need to do as well with any of these products? Any help appreciated, I have no clue where to start. Thank you.

 

[rosemarythyme]

There really isn't preventative products for those three things - most products are designed to treat an active infestation. The one exception may be providing elemental sulfur for mites as it's not a pesticide and doesn't build resistance the way pesticides might.

 

[aart]

So I’ve had my flock for a little over a year and a half. And we’ve never had issues with mites, lice, or worms before, but that doesn’t mean we won’t. How and what products can I use to prevent these things? Are there egg withdrawals I need to do as well with any of these products? Any help appreciated, I have no clue where to start. Thank you.

Since you've not had any, what you are doing might be all you need to do.
No need for products that are unnecessary.
Good to have permethrin on hand in case you find mites or lice when you do your regular bug checks.

 

[Quarterhorses1]

I use scalex spray as a treatment and preventative and it works wonders. It’s not technically a preventative but it works as one

 

[Isadora]

I don't know about actual prevention as far as product wise. But doing regular checks of your birds and making sure they have a decent dust bath will do a lot of good and you will catch an infestation before it gets bad.

 

[aart]

It’s not technically a preventative but it works as one

Not a good idea to use insecticides as preventative as it can cause resistance,
then they won't work when you have an infestation.

 

[Mrs. K]

I have never treated a bird for those. If you do not have them, DON"T TREAT THEM, it diminishes the response if you need to treat.

Be aware, keep good bedding, keep them in enough space, good dust bathing - those are your best preventatives.

Mrs K

 

[picklestheduck]

Awesome! Thanks everyone!